MOWAG Grenadier

     Notes: This is basically an updated version of the Roland; it did not see many sales, but is used by Greek and Argentine police, and a prototype of a military version was built.  Production began in 1967, but proceeded for only a few years.  A number of variants were envisioned, but in the end only police versions and a few military versions for Argentina were built; military versions are also shown below for comparison purposed and “what if.”  Though refurbishment and upgrades never took place by MOWAG, Greece and Argentina have done several refurbishment programs, primarily to the drive train.

     The body is basically the same as the Roland, but has a lower profile turret.  It is a larger vehicle than the Roland and can carry more troops and cargo.  The driver is on the front left of the hull and has conventional controls.  He has two vision blocks to the front, but these are wide-angle vision blocks and there is a limited amount of side vision since they are angled.  He can also raise his seat so that he can put his head out of his hatch.  The driver and commander do not have night vision as standard, though there is an IR headlight and they can use high vision goggles. The turret is to the rear and right of the driver (though not quite in the center) and is topped with a ring of wide-angle vision blocks.  The turret is manually-operated. The turret is low profile and only the head and part of the chest will fit in the turret; there is no hatch in the turret though which the commander can do more than put his head out.  The commander of the basic APC version of the Grenadier or the police version is armed with a machinegun which can be aimed and fired without the commander putting his head out of the hatch, though he must at least put his arms out of the hatch to reload the machinegun n.  (On the military version, there are two full-sized hatches on the turret.) Another turret exists for the military version, one with a 20mm or 25mm autocannon and improved vision devices.  Versions with an ATGM launcher on the turret roof was also shown. On the sides of each turret towards the rear of the sides are a pair of smoke grenade launchers, one designed for more forward firing and angled as to fire the smoke grenade at a nearly upward angle. The standard sight for the gun is a 4x sight. Military versions with autocannons use a 2-man turret. The troops enter and exit through the rear door and sit down the sides of the vehicle facing inwards.  There is one circular hatch on the rear deck, about large enough for four troops to squeeze into and stand up or two troops comfortably.  The basic Grenadier has no firing ports, but MOWAG at the time indicated that it would be willing to put firing ports, whether true firing ports or shuttered openings, in the sides and rear of the vehicle, though these were never shown on prototypes or at arms shows.

     The Grenadier is powered by a diesel engine developing 202 horsepower, which coupled with its light weight makes for excellent performance under most circumstances.  This is coupled to a manual transmission.  The engine is mounted to the right of the driver and separated from him by a fireproof bulkhead. The performance is somewhat mitigated by the fact that the 4x4 suspension is suited more for road use than cross-country performance, and the standard tires are not run-flat.  The axles are rigid, though they combine leaf springs and hydraulic shock absorbers, and the rear wheels have self-locking differentials.  The Grenadier is amphibious and propelled in the water by two steerable propellers at the rear.  The 4x4 suspension is switchable to 4x2 for road use, with the rear wheels becoming the drive wheels.  Brakes are all-wheel, with the rear wheels having mechanical rear brakes for greater braking power. MOWAG offered several upgrades at the time of its inception, with only air conditioning and run-flat/puncture resistant tires being taken.  Other optional gear included an IR vision block for the driver and commander, a ventilation system which could clear out chemical agents to an extent (though this not an NBC overpressure system), a cross-country suspension and tires, and a ramming bumper.  Police versions often have flashing lights, a siren, a loudspeaker system, and sometimes a TV camera on the roof (though night vision is rare for this camera).  Version 2 is most common for Greek police; version 1 is most common for Argentine police.

     Twilight 2000 Notes: In the Twilight 2000 timeline: the military version was put into production by the Swiss for the Swiss Army, German Mountain units, and French Foreign Legion in the late 1980s.  Nonetheless, they were small in number, and were used primarily as scout vehicles, with the passenger space taken up mostly or all by extra provisions, personal gear, and extra ammunition.  The Greeks and Argentines also converted some of their police versions into military versions by use of a kit; the Argentine versions “kit” was sent to the Argentines in the form of an internet transmission and page showing how to do it, along with limited technical phone support and online support as long as possible.  Most of these military versions were Military Version 1, with small numbers of Version 2, smaller numbers of Version 3, and very small numbers of Version 4 and 5.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Grenadier Police (Version 1)

$14,796

D, A

850 kg

6.1 tons

2+7

2

Headlights

Enclosed

Grenadier Police (Version 2)

$17,428

D, A

650 kg

6.4 tons

2+6

4

Headlights

Enclosed

Grenadier Military (Version 1)

$15,431

D, A

850 kg

6.1 tons

2+7

2

Headlights

Enclosed

Grenadier Military (Version 2)

$51,372

D, A

650 kg

6.8 tons

3+6

4

Passive IR (G), Image Intensification (G)

Enclosed

Grenadier Military (Version 3)

$54,255

D, A

650 kg

6.8 tons

3+6

4

Passive IR (G), Image Intensification (G)

Enclosed

Grenadier Military (Version 4)

$82,855

D, A

650 kg

6.9 tons

3+5

5

Passive IR (G), Image Intensification (G)

Enclosed

Grenadier Military (Version 5)

$88,738

D, A

650 kg

6.9 tons

3+5

5

Passive IR (G), Image Intensification (G)

Enclosed

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Grenadier Police (Version 1)/Military (Version 1)

149/75

71/18/7

180

104

CiH

W(2)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF3  HS3  HR2

Grenadier Police (Version 2)

142/71

67/17/7

180

108

CiH

W(2)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF3  HS3  HR2

Grenadier Military (Version 2)/(Version 3)

133/67

62/16/6

180

115

Trtd

W(2)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF3  HS3  HR2

Grenadier Military (Version 4)/(Version 5)

131/66

62/16/6

180

118

Trtd

W(2)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF3  HS3  HR2

 

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

Grenadier Police (Version 1)

None

None

M-51 (C)

1000x7.5mm

Grenadier Police (Version 2)

None

None

Irritant Gas Discharger (C)

25xIrritant Gas Blasts

Grenadier Military (Version 1)

None

None

M-51 (C)

1250x7.5mm

Grenadier Military (Version 2)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon, M-81

500x20mm, 625x7.5mm

Grenadier Military (Version 3)

+1

Basic

25mm KAB Autocannon, M-81

375x25mm, 625x7.5mm

Grenadier Military (Version 4)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon, M81, Milan ATGM Launcher

500x20mm, 625x7.5mm, 4xMilan ATGM

Grenadier Military (Version 5)

+1

Basic

25mm KAB Autocannon, M-81, Milan ATGM Launcher

375x25mm, 625x7.5mm, 4xMilan ATGM

 

MOWAG MR 8

     Notes: This may be broadly regarded as the ancestor of the Roland and the Grenadier; first deliveries began in 1959 during LRIP, with production eventually reaching 600 vehicles.  The MR 8 was originally used by the West German Border Guard, though some were later transferred to the West German (and later German) police.  The MR 8 was not used outside of Germany.  They have in most roles been replaced by later armored cars, but some remain in service. Though the design and initial production was undertaken by MOWAG, most MR 8s were produced under license in Germany by Bussing and Henschel.

     The MR 8 is essentially a low, lozenge-shaped vehicle, with moderately sloped sides, front, and rear.  The driver is at the front of the hull on the left with the commander on the right, with a windshield to the front which is only moderately bullet-resistant (half the frontal armor value, 30% chance to hit).  The windshield may be covered with armored shutters with vision slits in them.  The primary exit and entrance to the vehicle is through large double doors in the sides, though there is a cupola and two hatches on the rear deck.  The driver and commander have small vision blocks to the sides of their positions, and there are two other small vision blocks in each side of the hull.  The vision block on the rear part of the door has a firing port. In the rear is a clamshell door on the right side which itself has a vision block and a firing port. On the SW1 version, the cupola is unarmed and merely has the hatches which open to the right and left.  The cupola has all-around vision blocks and the hatches can be locked open vertically. On the SW2, the cupola is replaced with a one-man manually-operated turret armed with an autocannon.  On some SW1s used by the police, the front has an obstacle-clearing blade; this is not strong enough to dig fighting positions or be used as a mine plow, but is instead sort of a super ramming bumper.  This blade is 50% likely to be hit on a frontal hit, and adds 8Sp to the frontal armor. To the rear of the cab on the SW1 version there is a pronounced step-up of about 200mm which goes into the troop compartment; on the SW2 there is no step-up and the troop complement is much smaller.

     The engine is in the left rear and is a 161-horsepower Chrysler R-361 gasoline engine coupled to a manual transmission.  The automotive and drive components are very sturdy and robust and do not break down easily – surviving MR 8s kept in reasonable condition can be still be expected to run reliably today.  The suspension is 4x4, but better suited for road use rather than off-road use. Armor is surprisingly effective for such a light vehicle, and the angling of the armor helps this.  Armor is of all-welded steel.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

MR 8 SW1

$5,631

G, A

600 kg

8.2 tons

2+5

4

Headlights

Enclosed

MR 8 SW1 w/Blade

$5,831

G, A

600 kg

8.4 tons

2+5

4

Headlights

Enclosed

MR 8 SW2

$21,484

G, A

450 kg

8.8 tons

3+3

4

Headlights

Enclosed

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

MR 8 SW1

204/50

48/12

150

87

Stnd

W(2)

HF8  HS5  HR5

MR 8 SW1 w/Blade

202/49

47/11

150

89

Stnd

W(2)

HF8  HS5  HR5

MR 8 SW2

194/48

45/11

150

93

Trtd

W(2)

TF3  TS3  TR2  HF8  HS5  HR5

 

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

MR 8 SW2

+1

Basic

20mm Rh-202 Autocannon

500x20mm

 

MOWAG Roland

     Notes:  This light APC is in many ways an evolution of the MR 8, though it’s body shape is a bit more squarish and the vehicle lighter and smaller in general.  It was taken into mainstream military service with 6 countries before and in service with 5 countries (mostly the same countries which also use them in a military role) as police vehicles.  Manufacture stopped in 1980, except for spare parts. The Roland was first developed in the early 1960s, not long after the MR 8, and is a very basic APC.  The Swiss themselves do not use the Roland, nor does MOWAG’s frequent customer for such vehicles, Germany; the only other European user is in fact Greece, which employs 187 in a military role and 20 in a police role (making them by far the largest users of the Roland). The other countries using them include Mexico (who use 20), and four South American countries, including Peru’s 100.  Though several variants have been proposed over the years, including ambulances, command vehicles, and even ATGM carriers, only basic APCs (with and without turrets) and police versions have ever been built.  Greece and Peru primarily use their military versions as scout vehicles. Only limited upgrades of the basic Roland have been done; only refurbishment work has been done to extend their service lives, and most Rolands remain in service with their users.  The Roland has not been produced since the early 1980s, though MOWAG still produces spare parts.

     The basic APC version of the Roland normally has a small conical manual turret, topped with a small hatch and a light or medium machinegun that can be aimed and fired (but nor reloaded) from inside the turret.  The turret has all-around vision blocks and a sight for the machinegun that is 1x.  Sometimes, the machinegun is mounted in an elevated remote mount which can traverse to a limited extent independently of the turret and contains a downlinked magnified sight for the commander/gunner.  The hatch of the turreted version is rather small and is a tight squeeze the the commander, and is not normally used for entering or exiting the vehicle. The driver is in the front left, with a hatch which opens to the right.  The driver has three vision blocks to the front and one to the right; the middle front vision block can be replaced by a night vision block, and the seat may be raised to allow the driver to put his head outside of the vehicle.  A clear plastic windscreen can be erected in front of the driver’s position to protect him from weather and terrain hazards (such as splashed mud and water) when his head is outside of the vehicle. The right block is in the side of the hull, is protected by a grill, and has a firing port below it. The commander is in that turret directly behind and in the center of the vehicle.  The turret is on some versions replaced by a simple ring mount with a pintle-mounted weapon.  The ring mount has vision blocks on the front, left, right, and rear, though they would make a poor weapon sight, and the commander would literally have to extend his arms up to the weapon to fire it.  The troops sit on either side of the vehicle facing to the center, except for where the side doors are.  The exception is the two troop seats behind the driver, which face to the rear. Access is through these clamshell doors which are just behind the commander’s position, or through a rear door to the left of the engine.  Each door has a vision block with a firing port below it; the firing ports are simple shuttered holes in the doors. True firing ports and an extra pair of firing ports in the sides are optional features taken by some users.

     The Roland is powered by a Duro 202-horsepower gasoline engine, coupled to a manual transmission.  The engine is separated from the troop compartment by a fireproof bulkhead. The suspension is 4x4 and gives decent off-road performance; it has a locking differential and traction control where needed.  The suspension is similar in concept to that of the MR 8, with leaf springs and hydraulic shock absorbers.  Tires are run-flat and puncture-resistant. Armor is all-welded steel, but fairly light. Several fire extinguishing bottles are provided, but there is no special extinguishing system.

     A late version of the Roland has an extended wheelbase and is somewhat heavier than the standard Roland.  They allow for more passengers or gear and have an automatic instead of a manual transmission.

     Police versions of the Roland have the same basic configuration.  Though in most countries they retain their machinegun armament, some have outfitted them with irritant gas dischargers, and this is the type listed below. For police versions, optional features such as flashing lights, sirens, and loudspeakers are often fitted, as is an obstacle-clearing blade up front (which is included in the stats below). This is not strong enough to dig fighting positions or be used as a mine plow, but is instead sort of a super ramming bumper. This blade is 30% likely to be hit on a frontal hit, and adds 8Sp to the frontal armor.  Police versions use a ring mount.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Roland (Ring Mount)

$22,259

G, A

400 kg

4.4 tons

2+4

2

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Roland (Turret)

$23,159

G, A

400 kg

4.7 tons

2+4

2

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Roland (LWB)

$23,702

G, A

400 kg

4.9 tons

2+6

2

          Passive IR (D)                             

Enclosed

Roland (Police)

$25,250

G, A

400 kg

4.8 tons

2+2

3

          Passive IR (D)                             

Enclosed

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Roland (Ring Mount)

311/157

72/36

180

110

Stnd

W(2)

HF5  HS3  HR3

Roland (Turret)

293/148

68/34

180

118

CiH

W(2)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF5  HS3  HR3

Roland (LWB)

283/143

65/33

180

123

CiH

W(2)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF5  HS3  HR3

Roland (Police)

289/146

67/34

180

120

Stnd

W(2)

HF5  HS3  HR3

 

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

Roland (Ring Mount)

None

None

MG-3/MAG or M-2HB (C)

1000x7.62mm or 600x.50

Roland (Turret)

+1

Basic

MG-3/MAG (C)

1250x7.62mm

Roland (LWB)

+1

Basic

MG-3/MAG (C)

1400x7.62mm

Roland (Police)

None

None

Irritant Gas Discharger

25xIrritant Gas Blasts

 

MOWAG Piranha I

     Notes: The Piranha I is the genesis of the armored vehicle line which eventually became a long line of armored vehicles using many common components and hulls of several sizes.  The original Piranha I was developed by MOWAG in the early 1970s as a private venture, put on the international arms market, and quickly took off.  The Piranha I came to be used by six countries, including Canada, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.  The Piranha was always meant to be the basis of several variants and subtypes, though only the APC-type versions will be covered here. The Piranha I has long been superseded in production by more modern versions.

     The Piranha I comes in 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 versions.  (The 8x8 version did not sell, but is included here for completeness.) The driver is on the front left behind the glacis plate, with three vision blocks in the front of his hatch, the center of which can be replaced with a night vision block. The vehicle has a weapon station to the rear and center of the driver’s position; depending on the position and armament, this may be manned by the commander in a cupola or one-man turret or have a full turret manned by a commander and gunner.  The troops access the hull through two rear doors, and there are two hatches on the roof of the troop compartment.  The Piranha I has two firing ports in each side of the hull and one in each rear door.

     The 4x4 version normally mounts light armament, with choices including a turret with a 20mm autocannon, turrets with one or two 7.62mm machineguns, a turret with an M-2HB and a 7.62mm weapon, a pair of remote-operated 7.62mm machineguns, or a remote-operated M-2HB machinegun.  The 6x6 version can mount the same armament or heavier armament, including 25mm, 30mm, or 35mm autocannons, or the same turret as the British Scorpion (with a greatly reduced dismount crew).  The 8x8 version generally mounts the same armament, but carries more ammunition and/or more troops.  The version with a pair of remote 7.62mm machineguns is a special case, as seen below; both them and the remote M-2HB version have downlinked controls which are essentially periscope sights and hand controls to aim, elevate, and depress the weapons(s).  The 7.62mm cannot be reloaded from inside the vehicle. In the case of the twin remote 7.62mm guns, they are in lieu of a turret, are separately mounted on the roof, and the commander controls one gun and a gunner’s station is provided for the other gun.  The may be controlled separately, or both controlled from the commander’s station.  They are not conventional RWSs, and cannot be reloaded from inside the vehicle. The autocannon turrets are sort of lower-tech RWSs, with the gun on a central mount where the commander’s hatch was and extending beyond that to the rear; it is a one-man RWS with only a small part of the commander inside the turret, and only a small hatch in the turret (a tight squeeze; the commander is better off entering the turret through the troop compartment from the bottom).  Smoke grenade launchers, with clusters from two to four on each side, are optional with most turrets, and come with the Scorpion turret.

     The engine is in the front to the right of the driver, and is a 6V-53 developing 216 horsepower for the 4x4 version, or a 6V53T developing 300 horsepower for the 6x6 and 8x8 versions.  These are all coupled to the same automatic transmission, with the driver having conventional controls.  Suspension is all-wheel independent, and very suited for off-road work.  The Piranha I is amphibious, propelled in the water by wheel motion.

 

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Piranha 4x4 (20mm Turret)

$63,512

D, A

900 kg

8.9 tons

2+7

6

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 4x4 (7.62mm Turret)

$40,182

D, A

1 ton

8.2 tons

2+8

6

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 4x4 (2x7.62mm Turret)

$44,945

D, A

1 ton

8.4 tons

2+8

6

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 4x4 (M-2HB Turret)

$25,250

D, A

900 kg

8.8 tons

2+8

6

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 4x4 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

$40,451

D, A

1 ton

8.2 tons

3+7

6

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Piranha 4x4 (M-2HB Remote)

$33,161

D, A

1 ton

8.4 tons

2+8

6

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (20mm Turret)

$66,587

D, A

2.5 tons

11.6 tons

2+11

6

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (7.62mm Turret)

$41,309

D, A

2.6 tons

11.1 tons

2+12

6

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (2x7.62mm Turret)

$45,356

D, A

2.6 tons

11.3 tons

2+12

6

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (M-2HB Turret)

$57,451

D, A

2.5 tons

11.5 tons

2+12

6

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

$40,821

D, A

2.5 tons

10.9 tons

3+11

6

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (M-2HB Remote)

$35,667

D, A

2.5 tons

11 tons

2+12

6

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (25mm Turret)

$69,672

D, A

2.5 tons

11.7 tons

2+11

6

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (30mm Turret)

$73,045

D, A

2.2 tons

12.8 tons

2+10

9

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (35mm Turret)

$76,143

D, A

2 tons

13.7 tons

2+10

9

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 6x6 (Scorpion Turret)

$301,305

D, A

1.5 tons

15.6 tons

3+4

10

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (20mm Turret)

$67,776

D, A

3.2 tons

13.4 tons

2+12

10

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (7.62mm Turret)

$42,152

D, A

3.4 tons

12.7 tons

2+13

10

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret)

$46,599

D, A

3.3 tons

12.9 tons

2+13

10

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (M-2HB Turret)

$58,803

D, A

3.3 tons

12.8 tons

2+13

10

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

$41,940

D, A

3.4 tons

12.7 tons

3+12

10

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (M-2HB Remote)

$36,637

D, A

3.3 tons

12.8 tons

2+13

10

Passive IR (D)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (25mm Turret)

$71,038

D, A

3.2 tons

13.5 tons

2+12

10

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (30mm Turret)

$73,018

D, A

2.7 tons

14.6 tons

2+12

10

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (35mm Turret)

$76,049

D, A

2.6 tons

15.7 tons

2+12

10

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Enclosed

Piranha 8x8 (Scorpion Turret)

$309,897

D, A

2.2 tons

17.4 tons

3+5

10

Passive IR (D, C)

Enclosed

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Piranha 4x4 (20mm Turret)

186/94

43/22/4

200

111

Trtd

W(4)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 4x4 (7.62mm Turret)

199/100

46/23/5

200

102

Trtd

W(4)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 4x4 (2x7.62mm Turret)

195/98

45/23/5

200

105

Trtd

W(4)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 4x4 (M-2HB Turret)

189/95

44/22/4

200

110

Trtd

W(4)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 4x4 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

199/100

46/23/5

200

102

CiH

W(4)

TF1  TS1  TR1  HF6  HS4  HR3*

Piranha 4x4 (M-2HB Remote)

195/98

45/23/5

200

105

CiH

W(4)

TF2  TS1  TR1  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (20mm Turret)

200/101

46/23/5

200

158

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (7.62mm Turret)

206/104

48/24/5

200

151

Trtd

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (2x7.62mm Turret)

204/103

47/23/5

200

155

Trtd

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (M-2HB Turret)

202/102

46/23/5

200

156

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

212/107

48/24/5

200

149

CiH

W(6)

TF1  TS1  TR1  HF6  HS4  HR3*

Piranha 6x6 (M-2HB Remote)

210/106

48/24/5

200

150

CiH

W(6)

TF2  TS1  TR1  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (25mm Turret)

198/100

46/23/5

200

160

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (30mm Turret)

182/92

42/21/4

200

174

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (35mm Turret)

170/86

39/20/4

200

186

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 6x6 (Scorpion Turret)

148/75

34/17/3

200

212

Trtd

W(6)

TF5  TS4  TR4  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (20mm Turret)

179/90

42/21/4

300

158

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (7.62mm Turret)

190/95

45/22/5

300

150

Trtd

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret)

186/94

44/22/4

300

152

Trtd

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (M-2HB Turret)

188/95

44/22/4

300

152

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

190/95

45/22/5

300

150

CiH

W(8)

TF1  TS1  TR1  HF6  HS4  HR3*

Piranha 8x8 (M-2HB Remote)

188/95

44/22/4

300

152

CiH

W(8)

TF2  TS1  TR1  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (25mm Turret)

177/89

42/21/4

300

160

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (30mm Turret)

165/83

39/19/4

300

172

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (35mm Turret)

152/77

36/18/4

300

185

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF6  HS4  HR3

Piranha 8x8 (Scorpion Turret)

138/69

32/16/3

300

207

Trtd

W(8)

TF5  TS4  TR4  HF6  HS4  HR3

 

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

Piranha 4x4 (20mm Turret)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon, MAG (C)

400x20mm, 2000x7.62mm

Piranha 4x4 (7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

MAG (C)

3000x7.62mm

Piranha 4x4 (2x7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

2xMAG (C)

3000x7.62mm

Piranha 4x4 (M-2HB Turret)

+1

Basic

M-2HB, MAG (C)

2000x.50, 2000x7.62mm

Piranha 4x4 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

None

None

MAG (C), MAG

3000x7.62mm

Piranha 4x4 (M-2HB Remote)

+1

Basic

M-2HB (C)

2000x.50

Piranha 6x6 (20mm Turret)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon, MAG (C)

600x20mm, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

MAG (C)

3000x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (2x7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

2xMAG (C)

3000x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (M-2HB Turret)

+1

Basic

M-2HB, MAG (C)

2400x.50, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

None

None

MAG (C), MAG

3000x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (M-2HB Remote)

+1

Basic

M-2HB (C)

2400x.50

Piranha 6x6 (25mm Turret)

+1

Basic

25mm KBA Autocannon, MAG (C)

480x25mm, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (30mm Turret)

+1

Basic

30mm KCA Autocannon, MAG (C)

400x30mm, 2000x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (35mm Turret)

+1

Basic

35mm KDE Autocannon, MAG (C)

345x35mm, 2000x7.62mm

Piranha 6x6 (Scorpion Turret)

+2

Fair

76mm Cockerill Gun, EX-34

40x76mm, 3000x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (20mm Turret)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon, MAG (C)

630x20mm, 2500x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

MAG (C)

3200x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

2xMAG (C)

3200x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (M-2HB Turret)

+1

Basic

M-2HB, MAG (C)

2550x.50, 2550x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (2xRemote 7.62mm)

None

None

MAG (C), MAG

3200x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (M-2HB Remote)

+1

Basic

M-2HB (C)

2550x.50

Piranha 8x8 (25mm Turret)

+1

Basic

25mm KBA Autocannon, MAG (C)

510x25mm, 2550x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (30mm Turret)

+1

Basic

30mm KCA Autocannon, MAG (C)

430x30mm, 2100x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (35mm Turret)

+1

Basic

35mm KDE Autocannon, MAG (C)

365x35mm, 2100x7.62mm

Piranha 8x8 (Scorpion Turret)

+2

Fair

76mm Cockerill Gun, EX-34

43x76mm, 3200x7.62mm

*Fire against each gun is resolved separately. Damage to one gun may not affect the other.

 

MOWAG Piranha III

     Notes: MOWAG largely sold its designs for the Piranha II to the Canadian division of General Dynamics, who turned them into many vehicles, including the LAV-25, Coyote, Bison, Cougar, and ASLAV, and let the Canadians take the major role in developing and distributing the Piranha II.   MOWAG, meanwhile, went to work on the Piranha III, a more powerful and versatile version of the Piranha II; MOWAG also outsourced some of their Piranha III work, which became the LAV III, NZLAV, and Stryker.  Piranha III is used by some 12 countries in various guises, but the Stryker will be discussed elsewhere.  The Piranha III is a modular chassis which can be kitted out to a variety of roles, and range in suspension from 6x6 to 10x10.  Only Sweden is known to use the 10x10 Piranha III, in an anti-ship shore defense role; Finland was interested, and their version is shown below, but it lost in the out to the XA-185 series.  The Piranha III is now the current production standard for MOWAG.

     The layout of the Piranha III is largely similar to the Piranha I, but the external shape is more boxy, the nose sharper, and the sides and back more squared.  The driver is on the front right; he has a single rear-opening hatch with three vision blocks to the front, the center of which can be replaced with a night vision block.  The driver has conventional controls and an adjustable seat which allows him to put his head and shoulders outside of the hatch.  A plastic windshield is an optional feature which can be erected in front of the driver’s hatch.  Though a variety of turrets, cupolas, and RWSs are possible, the basic layout is a commander’s cupola to the rear of the driver which has all-around vision blocks and is elevated to give the commander good visibility.  This cupola has a pintle-mounted weapon.  However, the Piranha III is more likely to be fitted with a variety some of those alternate cupolas, turrets, and RWSs.  The 6x6 model can be fitted with a small turret with a 20mm autocannon, small turrets with a 7.62mm machinegun or a double 7.62mm machinegun set, an M2HB/7.62mm machinegun arrangement, RWSs with M-2HBs, 20mm autocannons, or automatic grenade launchers, or one-man centrally-mounted 25mm, 30mm, or 35mm autocannons.  The 8x8 version can mount these weapons (but does not normally use the heavier one-man autocannon turrets), or heavier two-man turrets with enhanced fire control and vision devices and possibly ATGM launchers.  10x10 versions have been shown only as demonstrator or static models; the Swedes use a 10x10 mobile shore battery version (see Swedish Self-Propelled Guns), while a version with a 40mm autocannon (using the turret of the CV-90) and coaxial machinegun was almost selected instead of the XA-183 series, but lost out due to costs and protests by the Finnish Army that the vehicle was more than was than required for their needs.  The troop compartment in the rear is considered cramped, but seats a good number of troops in individual folding seats.  The standard Piranha III does not have firing ports, though they are an option.  Separate vision blocks can also be fitted, whether or not firing ports are fitted. Primary access is through a powered ramp at the rear, with a large rear-opening hatch on the rear deck.

     It should be stressed that all available turret/pintle options are not used by all countries who use the Piranha III; they are shown only because they have been demonstrated or prototyped, and could possibly used in the future, and for the sake of variety.

     Several engines are possible for the Piranha III.  The standard engine for the 6x6 version is a Detroit Diesel 6V-53TA turbocharged diesel developing either 300 or 350 horsepower and coupled to an automatic transmission.  For the 8x8 version, the standard engine is the same engine, but in a version developing 350 horsepower or 400 horsepower.  For the 10x10 version, the standard engine is an MTU 6V183 TE 22 turbocharged diesel engine capable of either 400 horsepower or 450 horsepower (the Finnish version shown below uses a 450-horsepower engine). For the 6x6 and 8x8 versions, alternate engines of the same power are available – the Cummins 6CTAA 8.3-T350, or the Caterpillar 3126.  The engines use air filtration systems to help them cope with dry, dusty climates, and preheaters to help them start in cold climates.  The engine, transmission, electrical, and drive train have several redundant systems.  The suspension is beefy and of the off-road type, with puncture-resistant run-flat tires.  The tires have central tire pressure regulation to allow them to adapt to the terrain on the fly. The suspension is independent on all wheels and have a new hydropneumatic shock absorption device for each wheel, giving a smooth ride on and off-road.  Optionally, the Piranha III is amphibious, with propellers at the rear which are steerable. Another optional feature is a front-mounted 8-ton winch with 60 meters of cable; this winch can be a drum-type in the front of the hull, or a capstan-type in the glacis plate.  Other optional features include an air conditioner, an arctic heater, an NBC overpressure system or collective NBC system, an automatic fire detection and suppression system, and a satellite navigation system.

     The armor is of high-hardness all-welded steel, and is specially shaped and rounded to minimize the radar signature.  Similarly, the engine compartment and exhaust are shielded to minimize the IR signature.  IR and radar-absorbing paint is optional, as is CARC chemical agent-resistant paint. MEXAS appliqué armor can be added to the vehicle to increase protection, adding 3Cp to the hull front, and 3Sp to the hull side.  The MEXAS adds 0.3 tons to the weight of the vehicle and slows the vehicle by 8%; if used with a two-man turret, it adds 0.5 tons and slows the vehicle by 11%.  The MEXAS costs $537, or $895 with a turret job.

 

Other APC-Type Variants

     Several other variants of the Piranha III have been proposed, demonstrated, or actually produced and sold. These range from engineer vehicles to recovery and/or repair vehicles to ambulance, command, and signals variants, amongst others.

     The armored ambulance version of the Piranha III does not have armament, though it does have a cupola with all-around vision blocks and hatches which open to the right and left.  It carries medical supplies like the equivalent of two doctor’s medical bags, 20 personal medical kits, burn treatments, an assortment of bandages and splints, and other minor medical supplies.  It has a small refrigerator for perishable medical supplies, a hot plate, and a blanket warmer. It has room for four stretcher cases of two stretcher cases and four seated casualties.

     Some command variants have been proposed or produced.  They have simple cupolas like the one described above for regular Piranha III.  Some have a map board, map storage, office and plotting-type supplies, and six radios – two long-range, two medium range, and two short-range, with one of the long-range radios being data-capable.  (This is the Command 1 listed below.) Another version adds a ruggedized laptop computer.  (This is Command 2.) The most “deluxe” version has a battlefield management system with appropriate monitors, computers and data storage, and GPS with or without inertial navigation backup.  (This is Command 3.) In general, a hand-held thermal imager, image intensifier, and laser rangefinder are carried.  Subtypes of the command version, including versions for varying levels of the chain of command, as well as an artillery or air defense command post, have been proposed and demonstrated.

     A signals version has been demonstrated, used in concert with command posts to help provide communications.  Such versions carry three long-range, one medium-range, and one short-range radios, with one of the long-range radios being data capable.  They have a switchboard, 20 field telephones, and 3000 meters of commo wire, along with a small selection of communications spare parts.  (This is listed as Signals 1.) A subtype of the signals variant has one of the long-range radios replaced by a SATCOM radio.  (This is listed as Signals 2.) In either case, the vehicle has a small computer designed to ease the workload on the operators by coordinating and partially controlling the communications equipment.

     An EW variant has been proposed.  This version is used to jam radio and radar; it can jam up to 5 bands of radio (up to two bands at a time), and three types of radar (one at a time).  Radio jamming range is 40 km, and radar jamming range is 30 km. This version carries three long-range radios (one data capable), one medium-range radio, and one short-range radio. (This is EW 1.) Another EW version is designed to intercept and locate enemy radio and radar; this version can scan five bands of radio and two bands of radar at a time, and intercept radio broadcasts on up to five frequencies at a time and monitor and locate one band of radar at the same time.  It can also conduct meaconing on up to 2 bands of radio at once. It has digital and computer equipment to automatically record enemy radio conversations and to help the operators decipher code words and CEOIs, and it carries three long-range radios and two short-range radios.  One of the long-range radios is data-capable, primarily to transmit its findings to other friendly units. Detection range is 50 km for radio and 40 km for radar. (This is EW 2.)

 

     Twilight 2000 Notes: The Piranha III was introduced shortly before the leadup to the Twilight War, and only a few countries have them.  These countries have only a small amount of them.  These countries include Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and Switzerland.  Each of these countries had less the 20 of them before the Twilight War.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Piranha III 6x6 (Pintle Mount, 300 hp)

$24,760

D, A

1.5 tons

12.5 tons

2+12

6

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (Pintle Mount, 350 hp)

$24,945

D, A

1.5 tons

12.5 tons

2+12

6

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret, 300 hp)

$30,340

D, A

1.5 tons

12.7 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

$30,525

D, A

1.5 tons

12.7 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (2x7.62mm Turret, 300 hp)

$35,103

D, A

1.4 tons

12.9 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (2x7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

$35,214

D, A

1.4 tons

12.9 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB Turret, 300 hp)

$44,088

D, A

1.3 tons

13.3 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB Turret, 350 hp)

$44,273

D, A

1.3 tons

13.3 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (AGL Turret, 300 hp)

$48,568

D, A

1.3 tons

13.3 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (AGL Turret, 350 hp)

$48,753

D, A

1.3 tons

13.3 tons

2+12

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm Turret, 300 hp)

$49,619

D, A

1.3 tons

13.4 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm Turret, 350 hp)

$49,804

D, A

1.3 tons

13.4 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB RWS, 300 hp)

$47,972

D, A

1.4 tons

12.9 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB RWS, 350 hp)

$48,157

D, A

1.4 tons

12.9 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (AGL RWS, 300 hp)

$52,501

D, A

1.4 tons

12.9 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (AGL RWS, 350 hp)

$52,696

D, A

1.4 tons

12.9 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm RWS, 300 hp)

$52,433

D, A

1.4 tons

13 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm RWS, 350 hp)

$52,618

D, A

1.4 tons

13 tons

2+12

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (25mm Turret, 300 hp)

$52,603

D, A

1.2 tons

13.6 tons

2+11

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (25mm Turret, 350 hp)

$52,788

D, A

1.2 tons

13.6 tons

2+11

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (30mm Turret, 300 hp)

$55,676

D, A

1 ton

14.5 tons

2+11

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (30mm Turret, 350 hp)

$55,861

D, A

1 ton

14.5 tons

2+11

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (35mm Turret, 300 hp)

$58,775

D, A

475 kg

16.6 tons

2+11

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 (35mm Turret, 350 hp)

$58,960

D, A

475 kg

16.6 tons

2+11

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (Pintle Mount, 350 hp)

$26,420

D, A

3 tons

16.5 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (Pintle Mount, 400 hp)

$26,605

D, A

3 tons

16.5 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

$32,127

D, A

3 tons

16.7 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (7.62mm Turret, 400 hp)

$32,312

D, A

3 tons

16.7 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

$37,016

D, A

2.9 tons

16.9 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret, 400 hp)

$37,201

D, A

2.9 tons

16.9 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB Turret, 350 hp)

$48,229

D, A

2.8 tons

17.3 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB Turret, 400 hp)

$48,504

D, A

2.8 tons

17.3 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL Turret, 350 hp)

$50,972

D, A

2.8 tons

17.3 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL Turret, 400 hp)

$51,147

D, A

2.8 tons

17.3 tons

2+14

8

    Passive IR (D, C)                            

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm Turret, 350 hp)

$51,654

D, A

2.8 tons

17.4 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm Turret, 400 hp)

$51,829

D, A

2.8 tons

17.4 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB RWS, 350 hp)

$49,844

D, A

2.9 tons

16.9 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB RWS, 400 hp)

$50,029

D, A

2.9 tons

16.9 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL RWS, 350 hp)

$54,261

D, A

2.9 tons

16.9 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL RWS, 400 hp)

$54,446

D, A

2.9 tons

16.9 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm RWS, 350 hp)

$54,192

D, A

2.9 tons

17 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm RWS, 400 hp)

$54,377

D, A

2.9 tons

17 tons

2+14

8

Passive IR (D, C), Image Intensification (C)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (25mm Full Turret, 350 hp)

$100,919

D, A

2.6 tons

18.1 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (25mm Full Turret, 400 hp)

$101,104

D, A

2.6 tons

18.1 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (25mm Full Turret w/ATGM, 350 hp)

$133,719

D, A

2.5 tons

18.3 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (25mm Full Turret w/ATGM, 400 hp)

$133,904

D, A

2.5 tons

18.3 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (30mm Full Turret, 350 hp)

$103,975

D, A

2.6 tons

18.1 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (30mm Full Turret, 400 hp)

$104,160

D, A

2.6 tons

18.1 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (30mm Full Turret w/ATGM, 350 hp)

$136,775

D, A

2.5 tons

18.3 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (30mm Full Turret w/ATGM, 400 hp)

$136,960

D, A

2.5 tons

18.3 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (35mm Full Turret, 350 hp)

$107,090

D, A

2.6 tons

18.1 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (35mm Full Turret, 400 hp)

$107,275

D, A

2.6 tons

18.1 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (35mm Full Turret w/ATGM, 350 hp)

$139,890

D, A

2.5 tons

18.3 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 (35mm Full Turret w/ATGM, 400 hp)

$140,075

D, A

2.5 tons

18.3 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Finnish Piranha III Prototype

 

D, A

3 tons

25.7 tons

3+11

10

Passive IR (D, G, C), Image Intensification (G, C), Thermal Imaging (G)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Ambulance (300 hp)

$28,474

D, A

750 kg

12.8 tons

*

7

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Ambulance (350 hp)

$28,659

D, A

750 kg

12.8 tons

*

7

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Ambulance (350 hp)

$30,383

D, A

1.5 tons

16.8 tons

*

9

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Ambulance (400 hp)

$30,568

D, A

1.5 tons

16.8 tons

*

9

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Command 1 (300 hp)

$65,736

D, A

650 kg

13.4 tons

2+4

7

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Command 1 (350 hp)

$65,921

D, A

650 kg

13.4 tons

2+4

7

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Command 2 (300 hp)

$138,413

D, A

650 kg

13.5 tons

2+4

7

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Command 2 (350 hp)

$138,598

D, A

650 kg

13.5 tons

2+4

7

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Command 3 (300 hp)

$237,583

D, A

590 kg

13.8 tons

2+4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Command 3 (350 hp)

$237,768

D, A

590 kg

13.8 tons

2+4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Command 1 (350 hp)

$67,452

D, A

1.5 tons

17.3 tons

2+5

9

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Command 1 (400 hp)

$67,637

D, A

1.5 tons

17.3 tons

2+5

9

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Command 2 (350 hp)

$140,129

D, A

1.5 tons

17.4 tons

2+5

9

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Command 2 (400 hp)

$140,314

D, A

1.5 tons

17.4 tons

2+5

9

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Command 3 (350 hp)

$239,299

D, A

1.4 tons

17.7 tons

2+5

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Command 3 (400 hp)

$239,484

D, A

1.4 tons

17.7 tons

2+5

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 1 (300 hp)

$86,605

D, A

665 kg

13.2 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 1 (350 hp)

$86,790

D, A

665 kg

13.2 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 2 (300 hp)

$89,105

D, A

650 kg

13.3 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 2 (350 hp)

$89,290

D, A

650 kg

13.3 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 1 (350 hp)

$88,515

D, A

1.3 tons

17.2 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 1 (400 hp)

$88,700

D, A

1.3 tons

17.2 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 2 (350 hp)

$91,015

D, A

1.3 tons

17.3 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 2 (400 hp)

$91,200

D, A

1.3 tons

17.3 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 6x6 EW 1 (300 hp)

$718,212

D, A

550 kg

14 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 6x6 EW 1 (350 hp)

$718,397

D, A

550 kg

14 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 6x6 EW 2 (300 hp)

$121,872

D, A

600 kg

13.8 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 6x6 EW 2 (350 hp)

$122,057

D, A

600 kg

13.8 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 8x8 EW 1 (350 hp)

$720,122

D, A

1.1 tons

18 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 8x8 EW 1 (400 hp)

$722,307

D, A

1.1 tons

18 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 8x8 EW 2 (350 hp)

$123,782

D, A

1.2 tons

17.8 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

Piranha 8x8 EW 2 (400 hp)

$123,967

D, A

1.2 tons

17.8 tons

4

10

Passive IR (D)

Shielded

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Piranha III 6x6 (Pintle Mount, 300 hp)

189/95

44/22/4

200

159

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (Pintle Mount, 350 hp)

214/108

49/25/5

200

186

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret, 300 hp)

186/94

43/22/4

200

161

Trtd

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

211/106

49/25/5

200

189

Trtd

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret, 300 hp)

184/93

43/22/4

200

184

Trtd

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

209/105

48/24/5

200

192

Trtd

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB/AGL Turret, 300 hp)

180/91

42/21/4

200

169

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB/AGL Turret, 350 hp)

203/102

47/24/5

200

198

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm Turret, 300 hp)

179/90

42/21/4

200

170

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm Turret, 350 hp)

202/102

47/24/5

200

199

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB/AGL RWS, 300 hp)

184/93

43/22/4

200

164

CiH

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB/AGL RWS, 350 hp)

208/105

48/24/5

200

192

CiH

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm RWS, 300 hp)

183/92

42/21/4

200

165

CiH

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm RWS, 350 hp)

206/104

48/24/5

200

193

CiH

W(6)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (25mm Turret, 300 hp)

178/90

41/21/4

200

173

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (25mm Turret, 350 hp)

200/101

46/23/5

200

202

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (30mm Turret, 300 hp)

169/86

39/20/4

200

184

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (30mm Turret, 350 hp)

191/96

44/22/4

200

216

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (35mm Turret, 300 hp)

154/78

36/18/4

200

221

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 (35mm Turret, 350 hp)

172/87

40/20/4

200

247

Trtd

W(6)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (Pintle Mount, 350 hp)

173/87

40/20/4

300

245

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (Pintle Mount, 400 hp)

192/97

44/22/4

300

255

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

172/86

40/20/4

300

248

Trtd

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (7.62mm Turret, 400 hp)

190/96

44/22/4

300

258

Trtd

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret, 350 hp)

170/86

39/20/4

300

251

Trtd

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret, 400 hp)

189/95

44/22/4

300

261

Trtd

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB/AGL Turret, 350 hp)

162/85

39/20/4

300

257

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB/AGL Turret, 400 hp)

185/94

43/22/4

300

267

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL Turret, 350 hp)

168/85

39/20/4

300

257

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL Turret, 400 hp)

184/93

43/22/4

300

267

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm Turret, 350 hp)

167/84

38/20/4

300

258

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm Turret, 400 hp)

183/93

43/22/4

300

269

Trtd

W(8)

TF3  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB/AGL RWS, 350 hp)

170/86

39/20/4

300

251

CiH

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB/AGL RWS, 400 hp)

188/95

43/22/4

300

261

CiH

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm RWS, 350 hp)

169/86

39/20/4

300

252

CiH

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm RWS, 400 hp)

188/94

43/22/4

300

263

CiH

W(8)

TF2  TS2  TR2  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (Full Turret, 350 hp)

161/82

37/19/4

300

269

Trtd

W(8)

TF7Sp  TS6Sp  TR4  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (Full Turret, 400 hp)

179/90

42/21/4

300

279

Trtd

W(8)

TF7Sp  TS6Sp  TR4  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (Full Turret w/ATGM, 350 hp)

160/81

37/19/4

300

272

Trtd

W(8)

TF7Sp  TS6Sp  TR4  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 (Full Turret w/ATGM, 400 hp)

176/89

41/21/4

300

283

Trtd

W(8)

TF7Sp  TS6Sp  TR4  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Finnish Piranha III Prototype

143/72

33/17/3

400

333

Trtd

W(8)

TF14  TS8  TR6  HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Ambulance (300 hp)

185/93

43/22/4

200

162

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Ambulance (350 hp)

210/106

48/25/5

200

190

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Ambulance (350 hp)

170/85

39/20/4

300

250

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Ambulance (400 hp)

188/95

43/22/4

300

260

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Command 1 (300 hp)

176/88

41/21/4

200

170

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Command 1 (350 hp)

199/100

46/23/5

200

190

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Command 2 (300 hp)

176/88

41/21/4

200

172

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Command 2 (350 hp)

199/100

46/23/5

200

201

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Command 3 (300 hp)

170/86

40/20/4

200

176

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Command 3 (350 hp)

193/97

44/23/4

200

206

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Command 1 (350 hp)

164/83

38/19/4

300

257

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Command 1 (400 hp)

182/92

42/21/4

300

268

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Command 2 (350 hp)

164/83

38/19/4

300

258

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Command 2 (400 hp)

182/92

42/21/4

300

269

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Command 3 (350 hp)

161/81

37/19/4

300

262

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Command 3 (400 hp)

179/90

41/20/4

300

273

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 1 (350 hp)

180/90

42/21/4

200

169

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 1 (400 hp)

203/103

47/24/5

200

197

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 2 (300 hp)

178/89

41/21/4

200

169

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 6x6 Signals 2 (350 hp)

201/102

46/24/5

200

197

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 1 (350 hp)

166/84

38/19/4

300

255

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 1 (400 hp)

184/93

42/21/4

300

265

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 2 (350 hp)

164/83

38/19/4

300

257

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha III 8x8 Signals 2 (400 hp)

182/92

41/21/4

300

268

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 6x6 EW 1 (300 hp)

168/85

39/20/4

200

178

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 6x6 EW 1 (350 hp)

190/96

43/22/4

200

208

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 6x6 EW 2 (300 hp)

170/86

40/20/4

200

175

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 6x6 EW 2 (350 hp)

193/97

44/23/4

200

205

Stnd

W(6)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 8x8 EW 1 (350 hp)

159/80

37/18/4

300

267

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 8x8 EW 1 (400 hp)

177/89

40/20/4

300

278

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 8x8 EW 2 (350 hp)

161/81

37/19/4

300

265

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

Piranha 8x8 EW 2 (400 hp)

179/90

41/20/4

300

275

Stnd

W(8)

HF9Sp  HS6Sp  HR5

 

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

Piranha III 6x6 (Pintle Mount)/Command/Signals/EW

None

None

MAG or M-2HB or Mk 19 (C)

3000x7.62mm or 1800x.50 or 570x40mm Grenades

Piranha III 6x6 (7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

MAG (C)

3000x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (2x7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

2xMAG (C)

3000x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB Turret)

+1

Basic

M-2HB (C), MAG (C)

2000xM-2HB, 2000x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (AGL Turret)

+1

Basic

Mk 19 or HK GMG (C), MAG (C)

635x40mm Grenades, 2000x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm Turret)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon (C), MAG (C)

600x20mm, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (M-2HB RWS)

+2

Fair

M-2HB (C)

1800x.50

Piranha III 6x6 (AGL RWS)

+2

Fair

Mk 19 or HK GMG (C)

575x40mm Grenades

Piranha III 6x6 (20mm RWS)

+2

Fair

20mm KAA Autocannon (C)

1140x20mm

Piranha III 6x6 (25mm Turret)

+1

Basic

25mm KBA Autocannon, MAG (C)

480x25mm, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (30mm Turret)

+1

Basic

30mm KCA Autocannon, MAG (C)

400x30mm, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha III 6x6 (35mm Turret)

+1

Basic

35mm KDE Autocannon, MAG (C)

345x35mm, 2400x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (Pintle Mount)/Command/Signals/EW

None

None

MAG or M-2HB or Mk 19 (C)

3300x7.62mm or 2000x.50 or 630x40mm Grenades

Piranha III 8x8 (7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

MAG (C)

3300x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (2x7.62mm Turret)

+1

Basic

2xMAG (C)

3300x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB Turret)

+1

Basic

M-2HB, MAG (C)

2200x.50. 2200x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (8x8 Turret)

+1

Basic

Mk 19 or HK GMG (C), MAG (C)

700x40mm Grenades, 2200x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm Turret)

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon (C), MAG (C)

660x20mm, 2640x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (M-2HB RWS)

+2

Fair

M-2HB (C)

2000x.50

Piranha III 8x8 (AGL RWS)

+2

Fair

Mk 19 or HK GMG (C)

630x40mm Grenades

Piranha III 8x8 (20mm RWS)

+2

Fair

20mm KAA Autocannon (C)

1250x20mm

Piranha III 8x8 (Full 25mm Turret)

+2

Fair

25mm KBA Autocannon, MAG, MAG (C)

620x25mm, 3000x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (Full 25mm Turret, w/ATGM)

+2

Fair

25mm KBA Autocannon, MAG, MAG (C), 2xTOW II or Milan or Spike Launchers

620x25mm, 3000x7.62mm, 5xTOW II or Milan or Spike

Piranha III 8x8 (Full 30mm Turret)

+2

Fair

30mm KCA Autocannon, MAG, MAG (C)

515x30mm, 3000x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (Full 30mm Turret, w/ATGM)

+2

Fair

30mm KCA Autocannon, MAG, MAG (C), 2xTOW II or Milan or Spike Launchers

515x30mm, 3000x7.62mm, 5xTOW II or Milan or Spike

Piranha III 8x8 (Full 35mm Turret)

+2

Fair

35mm KDE Autocannon, MAG, MAG (C)

445x35mm, 3000x7.62mm

Piranha III 8x8 (Full 35mm Turret, w/ATGM)

+2

Fair

35mm KDE Autocannon, MAG, MAG (C), 2xTOW II or Milan or Spike Launchers

445x35mm, 3000x7.62mm, 5xTOW II or Milan or Spike

Finnish Piranha III Prototype

+3

Good

40mm Bofors L/70, PKT

475x40mm, 4500x7.62L